Donations to help family who lost everything in house fire
A family managed to escape with their lives but little else following a house fire in Churchill Ave, Gore, yesterday morning.
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Seven road fatalities in six days after series of weekend crashes
Seven road fatalities in six days after series of weekend crashes
Across the country there have been four fatal road accidents this weekend, and two deaths from accidents earlier in the week.
Inquiry into unexplained death in Queenstown
Inquiry into unexplained death in Queenstown
Police are investigating the unexplained death of a woman at a Queenstown property yesterday.
Woman sentenced for threatening psychologist
Woman sentenced for threatening psychologist who declined to refer her to ACC
A woman sent 69 text messages in less than an hour to a psychologist who declined to refer her to ACC, telling him "I hope you die" and "get cancer" and his house may burn down.
Cadbury site back on cards for hospital
Cadbury site back on cards for hospital
Contractors working on the new Dunedin hospital have been given an indication that the old Cadbury site will be built on.
Police staff search database for details on officer's death
Police staff search database for details on officer's death
An internal investigation has been launched after police staff were found to have breached the main database to search for details about Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's death.
Benefit fraudster gets $8K for privacy breach
Benefit fraudster gets $8K for privacy breach
A man convicted of benefit fraud has received $8000 in compensation after his privacy was breached during an investigation into his wife for similar offending.
Drownings in NZ lowest in six years
Drownings in NZ lowest in six years - but 'too many lives are still being lost'
There were 72 drowning deaths recorded last year - one of the lowest totals on record - but a new report says there are some key areas that could reduce that total even further.
Release date set for Ardern's tell-all memoir
'A bit naive, even': Jacinda Ardern's tell-all memoir to tackle politics of kindness
Former PM Jacinda Ardern's "deeply personal memoir" will be released in early June - and promises to provide all the details behind her decision to step down from the role in 2023.
The Body Shop NZ goes into voluntary administration
The Body Shop NZ goes into voluntary administration
Beauty brand The Body Shop's New Zealand business has appointed voluntary administrators.
$10 cup of coffee on the way?
Could a cup of coffee soon cost $10?
The cost of coffee is likely to keep rising in NZ. So at what price would you stop buying a cafe coffee?
NZ media company set to cut 38 jobs
NZ media company set to cut 38 jobs
NZ Herald owner NZME plans to cut 38 jobs as it reorganises its news operations.
Podmore inquest to resume in April
Podmore inquest to resume in Christchurch after lengthy delay
The inquest into the death of former Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore will resume in April following an abrupt halt to proceedings late last year.
Trump claims an American split the atom first
Kiwi mayor fact-checks Trump's claim an American was first to split the atom
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith has called out newly sworn-in US President Donald Trump's false claim an American was the first person to split the atom.
More job losses possible at media company
More job losses possible at media company
Staff at the New Zealand Herald and Newstalk ZB have been called into a meeting this morning to discuss editorial changes.
Family 'devastated' after woman set on fire
Man accused of setting NZ woman on fire charged with attempted murder
The family and friends of a New Zealand woman allegedly set on fire by a man accused of trying to murder her in Australia say they have been left feeling numb and traumatised.
Mum facing $47k Working for Families debt
'We can barely make ends meet as it is': Mum facing $47k Working for Families debt
Another parent handed a tax bill after incorrectly recording her relationship status for Working for Families says she's been told she now owes $47,000.
Gloriavale leader's abuse apology 'insincere'
Gloriavale leader's abuse apology 'insincere', former members say
Ex-Gloriavale members say an apology from the community's leaders was insincere - and they are worried the people living there will continue to be abused.
Sizzling spell for parts of the South Island
Sizzling spell for parts of the South Island; heavy rain in the north
Wānaka is shaping up to be the hottest place in the South Island this week for those seeking the summer sun.
Gloriavale leader makes public apology for historic abuse
Gloriavale leader makes public apology for historic abuse
A Gloriavale leader has made a public apology to the community's many victims for the historic abuse they suffered.